Ukraine

Max Polyakov's SETS receives US patent for stabilized discharge power supply for its Hall thrusters

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Spacecraft propulsion, Ion engines, Propulsion, Spaceflight, Electromagnetism, Emerging technologies, Plasma physics, Hall-effect thruster, Plasma propulsion engine, Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion, Thruster, Plasma

DNIPRO, Ukraine, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SETS, a provider of low-power plasma thrusters and electric propulsion systems owned by noted space entrepreneur Dr. Max Polyakov, has received a US patent for stabilized discharge power supply for its Hall thrusters.

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  • DNIPRO, Ukraine, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SETS, a provider of low-power plasma thrusters and electric propulsion systems owned by noted space entrepreneur Dr. Max Polyakov, has received a US patent for stabilized discharge power supply for its Hall thrusters.
  • The patent makes SETS the only company in the world that is capable of manufacturing high-stability propulsion systems based on the Hall effect.
  • Usage of a stabilized discharge power supply will allow more flexibility in regulating the parameters of an electric rocket propulsion system in long-term operation onboard a spacecraft.
  • A stabilized discharge power supply for Hall-effect thrusters ensures a steady value of thrust during long-term operation, and when changing the parameters of the onboard power supply of the spacecraft.

XAG Sets Out Roadmap in Ukraine to Create Autonomous Farms with Drones

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Emerging technologies, Technology, Science and technology, Articles, XAG, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Agricultural drone, Sprayer, Drone, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Spray, Robot

XAG has collaborated with DroneUA, one of the top 20 innovative companies in Ukraine, to distribute its agricultural drones and robots that can sow seeds, spray crops, and spread fertilisers.

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  • XAG has collaborated with DroneUA, one of the top 20 innovative companies in Ukraine, to distribute its agricultural drones and robots that can sow seeds, spray crops, and spread fertilisers.
  • In particular, one operator, along with two outside observers, controlled three XAG Agricultural Drones to apply crop protection products on the swarm flight mode.
  • The demonstration greatly changes the perception or attitude of people in Ukraine towards agricultural drones now as an innovative and promising sprayer equipment.
  • Under the support of DroneUA, XAG drones become the first agricultural drone that can be leased with full insurance coverage in Ukraine.

Propy Auctions World’s First Real Estate NFT with Ownership Transfer

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Professional services, Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, Software, Finance, Construction & Property, REIT, Blockchains, Articles, Cryptocurrencies, Non-fungible token, Technology, Decentralization, Auction, the Property, Propy, NFT Artist, CHIZZ, THE PROPERTY, PROPY, NFT ARTIST, CHIZZ

Propy , the real estate transaction platform, will auction a real estate-backed NFT an apartment in Kiev, Ukraine, that previously made history as the first-ever blockchain-based real estate sale.

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  • Propy , the real estate transaction platform, will auction a real estate-backed NFT an apartment in Kiev, Ukraine, that previously made history as the first-ever blockchain-based real estate sale.
  • The NFT that transfers real ownership of the property will be auctioned over a 24h period with the initial listing starting at $20k.
  • Details for the NFT sale are available here and will be continuously updated to include property information, FAQs, and more.
  • For Propy it is a major milestone in leveraging the promise of blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFT) to achieve self-driving real estate transactions.

Ukraine honors people who saved Jews during Holocaust at new Babyn Yar synagogue

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Military history of Germany during World War II, Reichskommissariat Ukraine, Ukraine in World War II, Babi Yar, Eastern Front, Ravines, Soviet Union, World War II, Babyn, Draft:Place for thinking

Today, it is important to honor the memory of these people and praise those who saved them at the risk of their own lives.

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  • Today, it is important to honor the memory of these people and praise those who saved them at the risk of their own lives.
  • "\nThe ceremony took place at the new symbolic synagogue at Babyn Yar and was attended by state officials, diplomats, religious leaders, cultural and community figures.
  • The estimated number of victims murdered at Babyn Yar is around 100,000, making it Europe\'s largest mass grave.
  • This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre and commemorations will culminate in an international event including global leaders in September October 2021.\n'

Ukraine honors people who saved Jews during Holocaust at new Babyn Yar synagogue

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Reichskommissariat Ukraine, Military history of Germany during World War II, Ukraine in World War II, Populated places in Ukraine, Babi Yar, Eastern Front, Ravines, Soviet Union, Kyiv, Yar, Babyn, Draft:Place for thinking

Today, it is important to honor the memory of these people and praise those who saved them at the risk of their own lives.

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  • Today, it is important to honor the memory of these people and praise those who saved them at the risk of their own lives.
  • "\nThe ceremony took place at the new symbolic synagogue at Babyn Yar and was attended by state officials, diplomats, religious leaders, cultural and community figures.
  • Tens of thousands of Ukrainians, Roma, mentally ill and others were shot thereafter at Babyn Yar throughout the Nazi occupation of Kyiv.
  • The estimated number of victims murdered at Babyn Yar is around 100,000, making it Europe\'s largest mass grave.

AdPlayer.Pro Outstream Video Ad Tech Provider Reports Q1 2021 Results

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
E-commerce, World Wide Web, Online advertising, Video hosting, Alphabet Inc., Social media, YouTube, Digital marketing, Ad serving

b'KYIV, Ukraine, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AdPlayer.Pro, a global provider of advanced outstream video advertising solutions reports Q1 2021 results, surpassing the daily volume of 42 000 000 video ad impressions served in partnership with the company\'s publishers.\nAccording to Anton Liaskovskyi, the AdPlayer.Pro CEO, the company has come a long way since Q1 2020, when virtually no one could forecast such an unprecedented event as the pandemic, and the profound impact it would have on the global online video advertising market.\n"The good news is, our Q1 2021 results once again prove that the worst is definitely in the past.

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  • b'KYIV, Ukraine, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AdPlayer.Pro, a global provider of advanced outstream video advertising solutions reports Q1 2021 results, surpassing the daily volume of 42 000 000 video ad impressions served in partnership with the company\'s publishers.\nAccording to Anton Liaskovskyi, the AdPlayer.Pro CEO, the company has come a long way since Q1 2020, when virtually no one could forecast such an unprecedented event as the pandemic, and the profound impact it would have on the global online video advertising market.\n"The good news is, our Q1 2021 results once again prove that the worst is definitely in the past.
  • More importantly, we\'re back on track with the accelerating growth of video ad serving volumes, so the forecasts for Q2 - Q4 are optimistic," he claimed.\n"And, 90% of respondents of our survey, conducted among the top AdPlayer.Pro partners in April 2021, are also optimistic regarding their business results in 2021, which is great," he added.\nAs for the functional upgrades, back in March 2021 AdPlayer.Pro released the brand-new video ad server functionality - "YouTube Demand", which enables connecting videos from a brand\'s YouTube channel as a Demand source for outstream video ad placements on a publisher\'s website.\nAccording to Mr. Liaskovskyi, the introduced functional capabilities have already grown widely-used among the company\'s partners on the Buy side.\n"Well, I can\'t say we\'re surprised the "YouTube Demand" feature is becoming somewhat a hit.
  • The fact is, it really unlocks exceptional benefits for brands and agencies, both in terms of the streamlined A/B testing of video ad creatives, and the faster traffic acquisition on their YouTube channels, too," he explained.\nFor more details on the AdPlayer.Pro\'s "YouTube Demand" functionality, please visit https://youtu.be/GWA2ZYvEX9U\nFor more information about AdPlayer.Pro video ad tech solutions, please contact [email protected]\nFounded in 2016, AdPlayer.Pro has already distinguished itself in the crowded digital video ad market by being able to meet the ever-changing industry needs with a broad range of innovative outstream video advertising solutions.\n'

"Judges Recuse Themselves from TIU Canada Case Against Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant (NFZ)"

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Nikopol, Tiu, Judicial disqualification

b'KYIV, Ukraine, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -The three judges hearing the case of the illegal disconnection of TIU Canada\'s solar station by the Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant ("NFZ") recused themselves today.

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  • b'KYIV, Ukraine, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -The three judges hearing the case of the illegal disconnection of TIU Canada\'s solar station by the Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant ("NFZ") recused themselves today.
  • While TIU Canada\'s motion was declined, the judges then proceeded to recuse themselves voluntarily from the case.
  • We will continue our fight for justice under the law" said TIU Canada President Michael Yurkovich.
  • James Maloney have also spoken in support of TIU Canada and are monitoring the court case.\nThe Nikopol solar power plant owned by TIU Canada is on land leased from the city of Nikopol.

The Results of the National Poll in Ukraine

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Kievan Rus', Republics, Ukraine, Europe, Countries, World

Only 6% of respondents admitted to drinking more alcohol over the past year.\nRepresentative sample: 1,500 Ukrainians older than 18.

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  • Only 6% of respondents admitted to drinking more alcohol over the past year.\nRepresentative sample: 1,500 Ukrainians older than 18.
  • Among respondents aged 1417, the percentage is slightly lower 53%.
  • Interestingly, in western Ukraine, where objectively more people leave for abroad to work or live permanently, only 20% of young people answered that they would like to change residence.
  • About 48% of women and 59% of men agree with this statement.\nMany Ukrainians see the Minister of Health as responsible for the results of the measures taken against the coronavirus.

UK Gambler Stands To Win £7m After Betting £5m On Anthony Joshua To Beat Tyson Fury

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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Gambling, Wagering, Sports betting, Online gambling

b"LONDON, May 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- British online betting company AVABET has taken on one of, if not the largest boxing wagers in history.\nThe anonymous gambler has bet 5m at odds of 7/5 on Anthony Joshua to be victorious in the heavyweight clash against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia this August.\nShould Anthony Joshua become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world the total payout will be a whopping 12m.\nHead Trader of AVABET Callum Maddox quoted 'We're happy to take on such a huge gamble for a huge sporting event like this.

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  • b"LONDON, May 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- British online betting company AVABET has taken on one of, if not the largest boxing wagers in history.\nThe anonymous gambler has bet 5m at odds of 7/5 on Anthony Joshua to be victorious in the heavyweight clash against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia this August.\nShould Anthony Joshua become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world the total payout will be a whopping 12m.\nHead Trader of AVABET Callum Maddox quoted 'We're happy to take on such a huge gamble for a huge sporting event like this.
  • The market and our internal boxing experts have Fury has the firm favourite in this monumental boxing match.
  • It's sure going to be a nail biting 47 minutes for us and especially the customer, we wish them luck'.\nBoxing betting is more popular than ever with the rise of personalities such as Tyson Fury, Floyd Mayweather and Youtuber Jake Paul, the latter delivering hit rapper Snoop Dog $2m in winnings after betting on Jake Paul to beat Ben Askren last month.\nAVABET is a UK based betting company that is committed to providing the highest level of player satisfaction, being a betting company created by fans, for fans.\nBy providing 24/7 online sports betting in the UK and access to a wide range of betting markets, AVABET ensure every member can bet on the major and minor leagues, cups and tournaments bettors are interested in, covering a wide range of international sports and betting markets.\nCombining the values of traditional sports betting with the latest advances in digital technology, AVABET is a true leader in online betting.\n"

Canadian Investor Files Motion to Dismiss Kolomoyskyi-Friendly Judges in Illegal Disconnection Hearing

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Privat Group, Oligarchs, Businesspeople, FC Dnipro, Ihor Kolomoyskyi, Ukrainian people, Economy, PrivatBank, Nikopol

b'KYIV, Ukraine, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -TIU Canada, a major foreign investor in Ukrainian solar energy, filed a motion today to dismiss the three-judge panel set to hear its appeal in the illegal disconnection of the Nikopol Ekoteknik solar power plant case.

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  • b'KYIV, Ukraine, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -TIU Canada, a major foreign investor in Ukrainian solar energy, filed a motion today to dismiss the three-judge panel set to hear its appeal in the illegal disconnection of the Nikopol Ekoteknik solar power plant case.
  • The judges have all previously ruled in favor of US government sanctioned oligarch Igor Kolomoyskyi against Ukraine\'s state-owned Privatbank in another court decision1.
  • It either is fair and protects the rule of law for foreign investors, or it is a pawn of oligarchs who manipulate justice.
  • But it also needs to deal with internal threats, such as oligarch Kolomoyskyi\'s shafting of a pioneering Canadian renewables investor".\nM.P.